Dynamic Research Institute

Welcome to the Dynamic Research Institute (DRI). Your privacy is critically important to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the institutional and personal data shared with us through our platforms, including the National ORIC Directory and OVC Visionary Club.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our academic and industrial partners. This includes:

Institutional Data: Research metrics, ORIC leadership details, and university-industry linkage data for the Shehnaz Index.
Personal Information: Names, professional designations, official email addresses, and contact numbers for OVC membership.
Technical Data: IP addresses and browser types for security and site optimization.

Data Commitment

DRI does not sell, rent, or lease its member or institutional lists to third parties. All data collected is used strictly for the enhancement of Pakistan’s research ecosystem.

2. How We Use Your Information

The data collected is utilized for the following strategic purposes:

Verifying and mapping the National ORIC Directory.
Generating rankings and performance insights via the Shehnaz Index.
Facilitating networking and collaboration within the OVC Visionary Club.
Processing enrollments for SRIC Professional Diplomas.

3. Data Security

We implement professional-grade security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data. Access to sensitive institutional data is restricted to authorized DRI personnel only.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to university portals or HEC resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites once you leave the dri.ac.pk domain.

Questions Regarding Privacy?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how DRI handles your data, please contact our Digital Systems department at:

Email: privacy@dri.ac.pk
Address: DRI Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan